Taylor was sent-off in the 23rd minute after a collision with Jamie Mackie.

It was a highly controversial decision by novice referee Michael Oliver.

“I’ve only seen one angle and it’s not even in the box first and foremost which means it’s not a penalty,” said manager Alex McLeish.

“Maik thinks that he kicked it off the lad, it was a 50-50 ball, the two of them went for it and, with the momentum, you can’t avoid anybody that close in on a challenge. So we will be claiming wrongful dismissal, we will be appealing.

“The referee has not said a thing about it and we’ve not had his report, our club secretary is waiting on it. It is not violent conduct, absolutely not. Violent conduct would be ludicrous and I don’t know why anybody would even claim that.

“It was a 50-50 ball. It was a case of who get it first. Was it even a booking?

“We hope there’s no suspension because we feel it was the wrong decision.”

Taylor faces a one-game ban for denying a goalscoring opportunity if Blues appeal is not successful.

Colin Doyle came on for only his second league appearance of the season to face Paul Gallagher’s penalty.

McLeish said: “Maik has been outstanding all season. It would be a blow to lose him.

“Doylie came in and he was magnificent. He rose to the occasion. I’m sure the big man would have been suprised and rather than taking a panic pill, he’s taken one whereby he’s looked so cool for the whole day and, you know, credit to him.”